hardware– Category –
This is a category of information about PCs and peripherals (devices). It explains technical information about hardware, from driver problems with graphics cards (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel) to troubleshooting problems with printers, displays, mice, and other connection issues.
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[Independent Verification] Will the Secure Boot issue brick your graphics card in 2026? We asked official Microsoft support directly.
Recently, in the PC build and gamer community, there has been talk that "the old Secure Boot certificate (Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011) will expire in June 2026, and that PCs may be affected by graphics cards..." -
ASRock B550M Pro4 Motherboard BIOS Update Method and Notes
The PC I use is a BTO PC purchased from PC Koubou, and it has an ASRock B550M Pro4 motherboard. I'm using an ASRock B550M Pro4 motherboard... -
What is a chipset driver? How does it improve your PC's performance? How to update and check it in Windows 11
Have you ever experienced a PC running slowly even though it has a high-performance CPU and large memory capacity? PC performance is determined by the CPU, graphics card, and other key components... -
Stuck in BIOS Loop? Windows Won't Boot - Why and How to Fix it
When I turn on my computer, an unfamiliar English screen (BIOS/UEFI) appears, and even after saving the settings and restarting, the same screen appears again... This phenomenon is called a "BIOS loop"... -
What causes the "Unsupported Graphics Card" error and how to fix it?
This time, I would like to explain the causes of the "Unsupported Graphics Card" error and how to resolve it. Unsupported Graphics Card This error is mainly caused by the graphics driver... -
How long does a desktop PC's CMOS battery last? Guidelines for replacement and precautions
This time, I would like to introduce the lifespan of a desktop PC's CMOS battery and guidelines for replacement. A CMOS battery is a small coin-shaped battery (button-less) mounted on the motherboard. -
Windows 10/11 unable to boot after Windows Update
Since June 10th and 11th, 2025, PCs from certain manufacturers (such as GIGABYTE, Fujitsu, and Mouse) running Windows 10 or Windows 11 have been unable to boot after a Windows Update. -
Can Windows Update corrupt the BIOS?
Since June 10-11, 2025, there have been reports of BIOS corruption and boot failures on PCs from certain manufacturers (such as GIGABYTE, Fujitsu, and Mouse) running Windows 10 or Windows 11. -
What to do if your PC stops at the logo screen during startup and you can't enter BIOS
Some PCs that have recently installed Windows 10/11 updates are experiencing an issue where they get stuck on the logo screen during startup and are unable to enter the BIOS. -
What to do if the power goes out after removing and reinserting the CPU
This time, I'll use my own experience as an example to explain what to do and what to check if your desktop computer won't power up after removing and reinstalling the CPU. -
How to fix the issue of no video output or failure from ASUS Win11 24H2 graphics card
ASUS updated the FAQ for Windows 11 version 24H2 on November 20, 2024. The FAQ states: "When installing Windows 11 version 24H2, if you are using an Intel® Z890 system..." -
Should I update from Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2?
Without any prior notice, Microsoft recently (October 1, 2024) released Windows 11 version 24H2 (Windows 11 2024 Update) to the general public. 24H2 is a Windows Update...